by Jim Pumarlo | Jul 1, 2009 | Recent Writing
A reporter’s first assignment should be a newsroom orientation The Inlander/July 2009 We’ve all experienced our first day on the job as a reporter. Those most fortunate had the luxury of shadowing their predecessors for a few days. In most cases, however, most new...
by Jim Pumarlo | Jul 1, 2009 | Recent Writing
Conflicts of interest? Be square with readers Publishers’ Auxiliary/July 2009 Avoiding ethical conflicts requires constant oversight in newsrooms. Navigating mine fields can be a full-time job for small-town journalists. The list is endless. A reporter’s spouse is an...
by Jim Pumarlo | Jun 1, 2009 | Recent Writing
Newspapers should report the news, not publicize proclamations The Inlander/June 2009 The dairy industry is vital to the economy and central to the livelihood of thousands of communities. Its contributions are celebrated each year during June Dairy Month and provide a...
by Jim Pumarlo | Jun 1, 2009 | Recent Writing
Public affairs reporting much more than coverage of meetings Publishers’ Auxiliary/June 2009 Newspapers devote a great deal of resources in covering government meetings to keep readers abreast of decisions that affect their everyday lives. It’s little surprise that...
by Jim Pumarlo | May 1, 2009 | Recent Writing
Cut and paste content: the good and the bad Publishers’ Auxiliary/May 2009 Electronic delivery of information has revolutionized how newspapers collect and disseminate information. Reporters can research, request and receive information critical to a story in minutes...
by Jim Pumarlo | Mar 15, 2009 | Recent Writing
Newspapers provide broadest access to government records Distributed as a guest editorial by the Minnesota Newspaper Association in observance of Sunshine Week, March 15-21, 2009 A city seeks bids for road maintenance. A township announces its election and annual...
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